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Avocado Summer Squash Pasta Salad

12 August, 2016 by Giselle Rochford 7 Comments

Quick question: Why are green zucchinis called zucchinis but yellow zucchini called summer squash? Why can they both be called zucchini but only one called summer squash? Why is English so hard?

Regardless of the reason, I’m breaking the rules today with this avocado summer squash pasta salad and calling both varieties ‘summer squash’. Hashtag rebel

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If you’ve been keeping up with my Instagram Stories, you’d know that I’ve basically been living on a bus for the last week. I spent a total of 3 days at home this week and the next couple weeks probably won’t be any better.

I’d originally planned to skip posting this month on account of all the travelling. But when I got back to Waterloo on Wednesday, I knew I had to make this something or I’d go crazy.

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Avocado (Zucchini) Summer Squash Pasta Salad (Vegan) via @ExSloth | ExSloth.com

5 days without home cooked food is not as fun as you’d think. I tried to make healthy food choices even though I was on the go but it wasn’t always easy.

Turns out, convenient, plant-based meals fall into three less than desirable categories. Either they’re cheap but taste like crap. Or are reasonably priced but lack some key nutrients (looking at you protein). Or the meal is the best thing you ever tasted but you have to sell a kidney to afford it.

I’ll take none of the above for 100, please.

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Avocado Summer Squash Pasta Salad

This avocado summer squash pasta salad was the answer to all my problems. It’s is easy on the wallet, super simple and yummy AF. Plus, it’s got a little protein (hello, edamame), is portable and doesn’t require a microwave. All important things to consider when it comes to on-the-go meals for busy days.

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If you make this summer squash pasta salad, I’d love to hear what you think. Leave a comment and rate the recipe or take a pic and tag me @ExSloth on Instagram!

Avocado Summer Squash Pasta Salad
 
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Prep time
30 mins
Total time
30 mins
 
This avocado summer squash pasta salad is easy on the wallet, super simple and full of flavour. It also has added protein thanks to the edamame.
Author: GiselleR
Recipe type: Lunch
Cuisine: Vegan
Serves: 4
Ingredients
For the pasta salad:
  • 2 cups fusilli pasta, uncooked
  • 1 summer squash, cubed
  • ½ a small zucchini, cubed
  • ¾ cup grape tomatoes, halved
  • 1 cup shelled edamame, thawed
  • 1 small avocado, diced
  • 2 tbsp basli, thinly sliced
  • 2 tbsp sliced kalamata olives
For the dressing:
  • 3 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp vinegar (I used half balsamic & half white wine vinegar)
  • 1 tbsp crushed red pepper
  • salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
  1. Cook the pasta according to package directions, rinse under cold water and set aside to cool while you prep the veggies
  2. Add the pasta and veggies to a large bowl and stir until well combined
  3. In a small bowl, whisk together the ingredients for the dressing
  4. Pour over pasta and veggie mixture and toss to combine
  5. Serve as is or chill for a few hours before eating
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  • What’s your go-to plant-based meal when you’re on the go?
  • What’s the deal with zucchini and summer squash?

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Comments

  1. Angela @ happy fit mama says

    12 August, 2016 at 5:28 am

    I’ve always wondered the same thing. What’s up with the different names?!!? All I know is that they both taste delish and this dish looks perfect for summer. Yum!
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  2. Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says

    12 August, 2016 at 7:48 am

    Pasta salad is my favorite things!!! <3 It's just so good!!
    This will answer your first question 😉 http://www.thekitchn.com/whats-the-difference-between-summer-squash-and-zucchini-233337
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  3. YouKnowMe says

    12 August, 2016 at 7:27 pm

    Hass or zaboca?

    Reply
  4. Emily Swanson says

    13 August, 2016 at 9:36 am

    All the freshness of this delicious pasta salad looks so good! We have so much yellow squash. Maybe that would go well!
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  5. Tom says

    8 October, 2016 at 6:13 pm

    I love pasta salad, and this one looks so good and refreshing. I grow summer squash in my garden every year, so this is a keeper recipe.

    Reply
  6. Yang says

    19 February, 2019 at 9:23 pm

    Your recipes look amazingly fun! This salad looks too good to be eaten and at the same time, it also looks too good not to be eaten. I love the colors in that bowl so much, and I also love how all the ingredients are easy to find. Thank you for this great recipe, Giselle!

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